Business Details
Trusted Estate Planning Services in Long Beach
Lungu Law Group is a dedicated estate planning law firm committed to providing personalized legal solutions for families and businesses. With over 20 years of experience, our team prioritizes client education and customized planning to ensure assets are protected and loved ones are cared for in the event of incapacity or death. We distinguish ourselves by offering ongoing support through funding coordinators and maintenance programs, ensuring plans remain up-to-date as life evolves.Our approach emphasizes transparency, flat-fee billing, and eliminating the fear of unexpected legal costs. We specialize in avoiding probate, minimizing estate taxes, and preserving family wealth, including intangible assets like values and stories. Our clients benefit from a team-focused model that includes attorneys, paralegals, and trust funding experts working collaboratively to deliver comprehensive solutions.
Services
Estate Planning
Trust Administration
Asset Protection
Special Needs Trusts
Probate Avoidance
Guardianship Designation
Tax Planning
Will Preparation
Living Trusts
Family Wealth Preservation
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized estate planning with a focus on family needs
- Our flat-fee billing ensures no unexpected legal costs
- Dedicated funding coordinator ensures proper trust implementation
- Ongoing maintenance programs keep plans current with life changes
- Specialized in preserving both financial and intangible family assets
What people say
Professional and kind service
Thorough estate plan review
Continuing relationship support
Detailed process explanations
Peace of mind achieved
Services
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning services help families protect assets and ensure proper care for loved ones. We create customized revocable living trusts, wills, and advanced directives that evolve with life changes. Our process includes detailed asset inventories and guardianship designations to prevent court involvement during incapacity or death.
Special Needs Trusts
Specialized trust creation for families with disabled beneficiaries maintains government benefit eligibility while providing financial support. Our plans coordinate with residential care arrangements and include trustee selection to manage assets for individuals with developmental or chronic health conditions.
Asset Protection
Strategic asset protection plans shield wealth from creditors and legal claims through legal entities and trust structures. We implement customized solutions combining insurance, LLCs, and irrevocable trusts to safeguard client assets while maintaining control during their lifetime.
Trust Administration
Post-mortem trust administration services guide executors through asset distribution and tax compliance. Our team provides step-by-step support for trust funding, document re-titling, and ongoing maintenance to ensure plans function as intended when needed most.
Probate Avoidance
Proactive probate avoidance strategies preserve estate value through proper document execution and asset titling. We implement coordinated plans using pour-over wills, joint ownership arrangements, and beneficiary designations to streamline asset transfer outside court proceedings.
People
Deanny Lungu
Attorney
Estate planning attorney with 20+ years experience, graduated from Southwestern School of Law. Specializes in family-centered estate planning and trust administration. Active Wealth Counsel member focused on continuing legal education.
Dawn Draper
Paralegal
Experienced paralegal with 20 years in legal support, providing document preparation and client guidance. Recognized industry leader in estate planning documentation and procedural support for complex cases.
Bari Vallas
Funding Coordinator
Former 20-year attorney turned trust funding specialist. Manages asset examination and proper titling to ensure trust effectiveness. Coordinates with financial institutions to implement estate plans accurately.
Tom Bowles
Webmaster
Website developer maintaining mobile-friendly platforms for client education. Optimizes digital presence through SEO strategies and analytics monitoring to improve access to estate planning resources.
Questions
What's the difference between a will and a living trust?
A will only activates after death and requires probate court, while a living trust manages assets during life and death without court involvement.
How much does estate planning cost?
Costs start at $250 for initial planning sessions, with comprehensive plans varying based on complexity. We provide transparent pricing after assessing your specific needs.
Can I update my estate plan later?
Yes, we offer maintenance programs to keep plans current with life changes, legal updates, and evolving family circumstances.
What happens if I don't have an estate plan?
California's default laws will determine asset distribution and guardianship, potentially leading to family conflicts and unnecessary court proceedings.
Do I need estate planning if I'm not wealthy?
Yes, proper planning protects your wishes regardless of asset size, ensuring care preferences and guardianship choices are honored during incapacity or death.
